Brown-backed mullet
Planiliza subviridis
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-5m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-5m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Mugiliformes (Mullets) |
| Familia | Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Especies | Planiliza subviridis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Brown-backed mullet get?
Brown-backed mullet can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is Brown-backed mullet found?
Estuaries
What family does Brown-backed mullet belong to?
Brown-backed mullet (Planiliza subviridis) belongs to the family Mugilidae (Mullets) in the order Mugiliformes (Mullets).
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